2005 Ford Transit 2.3L Petrol · VE55 BWU
2005 Ford Transit (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 145,288 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,288 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE55 BWU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2024
- 145,288 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE55 BWU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Transit (VE55 BWU) between January 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
VE55 BWU Mileage History
- 12/01/2022142,916 mi
- 03/02/2023144,431 mi+1,515 mi
- 24/02/2023144,451 mi+20 mi
- 16/05/2024145,275 mi+824 mi
- 05/06/2024145,288 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 990 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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